take after

/teɪk ˌæftər/
/teɪk ˈɑftə/
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Other forms: taken after; took after; takes after; taking after

Definitions of take after
  1. verb
    be similar to a relative
    “She takes after her father!”
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    type of:
    resemble
    appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
  2. verb
    imitate in behavior; take as a model
    synonyms: follow
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    type of:
    copy, imitate, simulate
    reproduce someone's behavior or looks
Pronunciation
US
/teɪk ˌæftər/
UK
/teɪk ˈɑftə/
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